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Installation Manual for RESU13

RESU13 (EH048252P3S1)

LG Chem strongly advises to take due care in following LGC’s product 

installation manual. A warranty claim is invalid if damage is caused 

by human error, inconsistent with the installation manual.

Version 1.2

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[Installation Guide]

Summary of Contents for EH048252P3S1

Page 1: ...2P3S1 LG Chem strongly advises to take due care in following LGC s product installation manual A warranty claim is invalid if damage is caused by human error inconsistent with the installation manual Version 1 2 Scan the QR code Installation Guide ...

Page 2: ... or safety procedures described in this manual contact LG Chem immediately for advice and clarification The information included in this manual is accurate at the time of publication However the product specifications are subject to change without prior notice In addition the illustrations in this manual are meant to help explain system configuration concepts and installation instructions The illu...

Page 3: ...a 10 2 1 1 Dimensions and weight 10 2 1 2 Performance 11 2 1 3 Charging cable requirements 11 2 1 4 Network cable requirements 11 2 1 5 Environmental requirements 11 2 2 Feature 13 2 3 RESU lineup 14 2 4 RESU Plus 14 3 Installation Prerequisites 16 3 1 Installation materials 16 3 2 Installation location 16 3 3 Tools 17 3 4 Safety gear 17 3 5 Making network cable 18 4 Battery Pack Installation 19 4...

Page 4: ...onfiguring Battery pack 36 6 1 1 Setting for communication interface 36 6 1 2 Setting for battery cell type 37 6 1 3 Settings for CAN bus pins 37 6 1 4 Setting for terminal resistors 37 6 2 Configuring RESU Plus 38 6 2 1 Setting for communication interface 38 6 2 2 Settings for CAN bus pins 38 6 2 3 Setting for terminal resistors 38 7 Commissioning 39 7 1 Status indicators 39 7 1 1 Battery pack 39...

Page 5: ...ountries 1 1 Symbols on product labels The nameplate is attached to the left side of the battery pack and the warning label is attached to the top The voltage of this battery pack is strong enough to cause electric shock Make sure that the battery polarity is connected correctly Keep the battery pack away from open flamer or ignition sources Keep the battery pack away from children ...

Page 6: ...he contents of this manual and all warnings before performing installation 1 2 1 General Safety Precautions WARNING Failure to observe the precautions described in this section can cause serious injury to persons or damage to property Observe the following precautions Risks of explosion Do not subject the battery pack to strong impacts Do not crush or puncture the battery pack Do not dispose of th...

Page 7: ...ck if it is defective appears cracked broken or otherwise damaged or fails to operate Do not attempt to open disassemble repair tamper with or modify the battery pack The battery pack is not user serviceable To protect the battery pack and its components from damage when transporting handle with care Do not impact pull drag or step on the battery pack Do not subject it to any strong force Do not i...

Page 8: ...immediately Ingestion Induce vomiting and seek medical attention immediately 1 3 2 Fire In case of a fire make sure that an ABC or carbon dioxide extinguisher is nearby WARNING The battery pack may catch fire when heated above 150 C If a fire breaks out where the battery pack is installed do these actions 1 Extinguish the fire before the battery pack catches fire 2 If the battery pack has caught f...

Page 9: ...ed as a trained and qualified electrician or installer who has all of the following skills and experience Knowledge of the functional principles and operation of on grid systems Knowledge of the dangers and risks associated with installing and using electrical devices and acceptable mitigation methods Knowledge of the installation of electrical devices Knowledge of and adherence to this manual and...

Page 10: ...2 1 Technical Data 2 1 1 Dimensions and weight RESU13 Width 452 mm 17 80 in Height 625 8 mm 24 65 in Depth 227 mm 8 94 in Weight 1 98 5 kg 217 2 lb 1 A battery pack s weight varies slightly depending on its battery cells weight ...

Page 11: ...l convection 1 Actual usable energy at the AC output may vary by condition such as inverter efficiency and temperature 2 1 3 Charging cable requirements Conductor cross sectional area 33 to 50 mm2 Outer diameter 14 to 21 mm Lug hole size M8 Lug width 21 mm Maximum cable length 5 m per cable 2 1 4 Network cable requirements Category Cat 5e Connector 8P8C without any kind of boots 2 1 5 Environmenta...

Page 12: ...orker shall wear non conductive protective equipment for the face neck and chin in every occasions and places to protect him her from any danger of injury from exposure to electric arcs or flashes resulting from electrical explosion The worker shall wear non conductive protective equipment for the eyes in every occasions and places to protect him her from any danger of injury from electric arcs fl...

Page 13: ...ltaic system compatibility Battery management system BMS The battery pack s built in BMS monitors its operation and prevents the battery from operating outside design limitations See Troubleshooting on page 42 Easy firmware update The BMS firmware can be updated to the latest version See Firmware Update on page 43 Product Introduction ...

Page 14: ...ical data on page 10 2 4 RESU Plus The RESU battery pack can be used in combination of up to 2 units RESU3 3 RESU3 3 RESU3 3 RESU6 5 RESU3 3 RESU10 RESU6 5 RESU6 5 RESU6 5 RESU10 RESU10 RESU10 RESU13 RESU13 only RESU13s can be used in combination ON OF F CONNECT ION KIT A unit of RESU Plus which is sold separately is required to install two RESU battery packs Two battery packs are connected to an ...

Page 15: ...s procedure to install two battery packs using the RESU Plus 1 Secure the RESU Plus to the wall 2 Secure two battery packs to the wall 3 Connect power and network cables to the RESU Plus 4 Connect the power and network cables to the inverter 5 Connect the power and network cables to the battery packs ...

Page 16: ... explosive materials nearby The optimal ambient temperature is between 15 and 30 C The temperature and humidity stays at a constant level There is minimal dust and dirt in the area There are no corrosive gases present including ammonia and acid vapor NOTE The RESU battery pack is rated at IP55 and thus can be installed outdoors as well as indoors However if installed outdoors do not allow the batt...

Page 17: ...oltmeter 14 14 14 Tape measure Drill Sealant gun Use properly insulated tools to prevent accidental electric shock or short circuits Use adjustable tools and measuring instruments that are certified for precision and accuracy 3 4 Safety gear Wear the following safety gear when dealing with the battery pack Installers must meet the relevant requirements onternational standards such as IEC 60364 or ...

Page 18: ...th an orange stripe 2 Orange 3 White with a green stripe 4 Blue 5 White with a blue stripe 6 Green 7 White with a brown stripe 8 Brown 5 Bring the sorted wires together and trim them to about 1 4 cm in length 6 Hold the RJ45 plug with the copper contacts facing up and insert the wires into the plug making sure that they stay aligned and each color goes into its appropriate channel 7 Put the plug i...

Page 19: ... grounding between the battery pack and the inverter 4 1 Unpacking Unpack the battery pack from its packaging CON NECT ION KIT ON OF F 1 Cut the packing tape and open the carton 2 Remove the drill template CON NECT ION KIT ON OF F 3 Remove the honeycomb cushioning pads 4 Pull out the battery pack and stand it upright Check if the battery pack is damaged ...

Page 20: ...tems are included in the package Battery pack Cable grommets Mounting brackets Screw anchors Screws The table below lists the number of each item included Battery Pack Installation Large grommets for charging cables 2 Small grommets for other cables 3 Mounting brackets 2 M6 40 screw anchors 6 2 as spare M5 8 screws 4 Use only the parts included with the battery pack except for the screw anchors to...

Page 21: ... pack to ensure that it has no defects WARNING If this checking task is required for any reason after the battery packs is fully installed make sure that the inverter is turned off while checking the battery pack 1 Remove the top cover Loosen the four hexsocket screws at each corner of the cover and pull it up 2 Make sure to set the SW select DIP switch to 00112 See Configuring Battery pack on pag...

Page 22: ... use the battery pack Contact LG Chem or your distributor 5 Measure the voltage at the terminal block using a voltmeter If the voltage is lower than 38 V do not use the battery pack Contact LG Chem or your distributor 6 Press the circuit breaker s trip button If the circuit breaker switch has not moved to the Trip position do not use the battery pack Contact LG Chem or your distributor 7 Measure t...

Page 23: ...e a space of at least 9 mm between the battery pack and the wall A clearance of at least 9 mm must be left around the battery pack for proper cooling NOTE Make sure that the battery pack is always exposed to the ambient air The battery pack is cooled by natural convection If the battery pack is entirely or partially covered or shielded it may cause the battery pack to stop operating ...

Page 24: ...upporting the battery pack s weight 1 Determine where the mounting brackets are to be placed using the drill template 2 Drill holes in the wall for the M6 0 25 in screw anchors The drilling depth should be at least 50 mm 3 Drive the screw anchors through the mounting brackets into the holes 4 Tighten the screws to a torque of 5 N m NOTE It is allowed to use any other type of fastening suitable for...

Page 25: ...re that the inverter is turned off before connecting the battery pack to the inverter 4 7 1 Environmental requirements Grounding between the battery pack and the inverter is not mandatory but recommended 1 Feed the ground wire from the inverter through a small grommet and then through the bottom of the small cable entries 2 Connect the ground wire to the ground screw and tighten it to a torque of ...

Page 26: ... network cable through a small grommet and then through the top of the small cable entries 2 Attach an RJ45 plug to the network cable using a wire stripper and cable crimper See Making network cable on page 18 NOTE Do not attach any boot to the network cable to keep the connector short Using a connector longer than 23 mm may prevent the top cover from being reassembled properly 3 Connect the netwo...

Page 27: ...auses severe damage to the battery pack 2 Connect the charging cables to the terminal block a Remove the terminal cover plate which is placed over the terminal block to protect it b Connect the negative cable to the terminal on the left and the positive cable to the one on the right Tighten the hexsocket screws to a torque of 6 N m c Place the cover back on top 3 Push the grommets into the cable e...

Page 28: ...them into the remaining holes 2 Apply silicone sealant or putty around the cable at each grommet to prevent foreign materials from entering the battery pack 3 Check if the configuration switches are set properly referring to Configuring Battery pack on page 36 4 Turn on the battery pack as described in Commissioning battery pack on page 40 5 Replace the top cover and tighten the screws to a torque...

Page 29: ...he RESU Plus from its packaging 1 Cut the packing tape and open the carton 2 Remove the cover of the inner box 3 Pull out the RESU Plus 4 Check if the RESU Plus is damaged 5 Keep the carton for future storage or transportation 5 2 Package items These items are included in the package RESU Plus Anchor bolts Power cable ...

Page 30: ...Securing RESU Plus to wall Secure the RESU Plus to a wall to prevent it from moving 1 Remove the front cover of the RESU Plus Loosen the screws at each corner of the cover and pull it up 2 Loosen the screws at each corner of the metal plate that supports the circuit board Be careful not to separate the circuit board from the metal plate RESU Plus Installation ...

Page 31: ...the wall for the M8 0 3 in anchor bolts The drilling depth should be 50 mm at least 6 Drive the anchor bolts into the wall holes through the screw holes at the upper left and the lower right of the rear of the RESU Plus 7 Tighten the anchor bolts to a torque of 8 N m 5 4 Cable connections WARNING Before connecting cables to the RESU Plus make sure that the inverter and battery packs are turned off...

Page 32: ... for the inverter 3 Tighten the sealing nuts firmly 4 Check if the configuration switches on the circuit board are set properly referring to Configuring RESU Plus on page 38 NOTE Pay attention not to reverse polarity Connection with reversed polarity causes severe damage to the battery pack To connect other kinds of cables replace the circuit board and tighten the screws to a torque of 1 N m On th...

Page 33: ...ry pack the one at the lower right for the second battery pack and the one at the upper for the inverter 4 Tighten the sealing nuts firmly 5 4 3 Connecting power cables To supply power to the RESU Plus for its operation connect the provided power cables from the battery packs to the RESU Plus NOTE Power cables must connect from both battery packs to ensure that the RESU Plus operates normally even...

Page 34: ...ne on the right 4 Tighten the sealing nuts firmly 5 4 4 Connecting network cables It is required for the battery packs to communicate with the inverter via the RESU Plus for their proper operation J4 J9 1 Connect each network cable to its corresponding network port Use the port at the lower left for the first battery pack the one at the lower right for the second battery pack and the one at the up...

Page 35: ... configuration switches on the RESU Plus and both battery packs are set properly referring to Configuring RESU Plus on page 38 and Configuring Battery pack on page 36 2 Turn on the battery pack as described in Commissioning battery pack on page 40 3 Replace the front cover and tighten the screws to a torque of 1 N m ...

Page 36: ...d Switch number Type Label Default 1 DIP SW select 00002 2 DIP Cell select 002 3 Rotary CAN_H 4 4 Rotary CAN_L 5 5 Rotary GND 2 6 DIP Term Res 112 6 1 1 Setting for communication interface Only one battery pack is installed set the SW select DIP switch to 00112 Otherwise if two are installed set it to 00102 This switch is initially set to 00002 NOTE To be more precise when a RESU battery pack is d...

Page 37: ...gh signal by the inverter Make sure that the CAN_L rotary switch is set to 5 This switch indicates which pin is used for CAN low signal by the inverter Make sure that the GND rotary switch is set to 2 This switch indicateswhich pin is used for ground by the inverter Only 1st to 5th pins can be used CAN_H CAN_L GND Setting 4 5 2 6 1 4 Setting for terminal resistors Make sure that the TermRes DIP sw...

Page 38: ...nication interface SW select CAN_H CAN_L GND TermRes Make sure that the SW select DIP switch is set to 00112 6 2 2 Settings for CAN bus pins SW select CAN_H CAN_L GND TermRes See the section of the same title on page 37 6 2 3 Setting for terminal resistors SW select CAN_H CAN_L GND TermRes Make sure that the TermRes DIP switch is set to 112 See the section of the same title on page 37 Configuratio...

Page 39: ...how its operating status ON This indicator stays on while the battery pack is supplied with power for operation Charging This stays on while the battery pack is charging Discharging This stays on while the battery pack is discharging Warning This comes on when the battery pack is in a warning state See Troubleshooting on page 42 ...

Page 40: ...oubleshooting on page 42 NOTE At the first commissioning or when one is additionally installed later one of the two battery packs may be inoperative due to the voltage difference between them The responsible battery back cannot be online with the RESU Plus until its voltage level becomes the same as that of the normal one 7 2 Commissioning battery pack If only one battery pack is installed follow ...

Page 41: ...battery pack Contact LG Chem or your distributor 3 Turn on the inverter NOTE If communication with the inverter is not established within 10 minutes after the battery pack is turned on the circuit breaker automatically trips 7 3 Shutting down battery pack To shut down the battery pack follow these steps 1 Turn off the inverter 2 Remove the top cover from the battery pack 3 Turn off the battery pac...

Page 42: ...erter immediately stops operation Use the monitoring software on the inverter to identify what caused the warning The possible warning messages are as follows Battery Over Voltage Battery Under Voltage Battery Over Temperature Battery Under Temperature Battery Discharge Over Current Battery Charge Over Current BMS Internal Communication Battery Cell Voltage Imbalance The abnormal state is cleared ...

Page 43: ...t be formatted in FAT16 or FAT32 It must have only one firmware file in the root directory For details about supported memory cards see Supported Memory Cards on page 48 9 1 Updating battery pack firmware Follow these steps to update the firmware of the battery pack 1 Turn off the inverter 2 There is a round lid on the left part of the top cover covering the memory card slot below it Turn the lid ...

Page 44: ...ate is complete Only the ON indicator comes on when the firmware update is successful If it fails the Warning indicator comes on for two seconds Check the memory card and try again If it persistently fails contact LG Chem or your distributor 6 Remove the memory card Push the memory card gently until it is disengaged from the slot and pull it out 7 Replace the lid 8 Turn on the inverter ...

Page 45: ...es or defects that result from the following causes Improper transportation or storage Incorrect installation wiring or handling Non compliance with LG Chem s installation manual Operating the product in an inappropriate environment Incorrect or inappropriate operation Insufficient ventilation Failure to adhere to safety warnings or instructions Repairs or modifications performed by unauthorized p...

Page 46: ...s Battery pack safety CE FCC RCM TUV IEC 62619 Battery cell safety UL 1642 UN number UN 3480 Hazardous materials classification Class 9 UN transportation testing requirements UN 38 3 International protection marking IP55 ...

Page 47: ...atible Inverters For information about inverters that are compatible with the RESU Plus battery pack visit LG Chem s website http www lgesspartner com au http www lgesspartner com de http www lgesspartner com uk ...

Page 48: ...rers and models These memory cards are tested and guaranteed to work by LG Chem SanDisk SDHC 4 GB SanDisk Ultra SDHC10 8 GB SanDisk Ultra MicroSD1 8 GB Transcend SDHC4 32 GB Transcend SDHC10 600x 32 GB Transcend Premium 400x MicroSD10 8 GB Transcend Premium 400x MicroSD10 16 GB Transcend Premium 400x MicroSD10 32 GB Toshiba Exceria MicroSD3 32 GB ...

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